"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them"

Ososlo · 24-02-2014 12:07AM

Great running today RR! Sounds like you enjoyed it too and have a great positive mindset at the moment. Delighted to see things going to plan for you:D

Darren 83 · 24-02-2014 09:02AM

RedRunner wrote: »

Sunday 23rd Feb

Long Run- Plan was for 10 easy(9:30-10:00) + 10 steady (8:40-8:50)

Had to wait till the afternoon to get this one in as had to take son#1 to match in Balbriggan in the morning. Conditions were ok rain wise but the wind was a pain but plotted the course in my head hoping the wind would be at my back for the second 10. Plan was to head out towards Merrion gates via East link and head back along coastal route.
Carried a 500ml bottle of water and brought 2 gels and a salt tab. Had to make a pit stop at East point drain off some excess fluids;)

Took a gel (mojito flavour...quite nice actually) at mile 9 before getting into the steady miles.

10 Easy : 9:13,9:21,9:33,9:32,9:34,9:36,9:34,9:33,10:03,9:06

Coming back from Merrion I took a detour out towards Poolbeg Power station. This made the run a bit more interesting but in the end added to overall distance a bit more than planned.

I had the breeze at my back most of time on my way back or neutral enough but on way back from poolbeg had to run into a headwind. So it made it a little tougher to make pace but felt strong.It was only at the end of the run that I began to tire. Took another gel at 15 and a salt tab too.

10 Steady : 8:39,8:28,8:47,8:31,8:30,8:41,8:40,8:38,8:38,8:40

As I mentioned earlier ended up a longer run than planned so ended up doing another couple easy to take me home. Shuffling a bit at the end and the hips and legs were feeling it as well as my shoulder and neck being stiff.
Cold water bath when I got home brought the legs back to life before a hot shower.

2 easy : 9:46,9:58

22 miles @9:24avg in 3hrs 26mins

Was entertained by Newstalk live football all the way round. A happy Red fan and RedRunner tonight!

To top off the weekend my Mam called up with a home baked apple tart and chocolate cake.....Mmmmmmmmm!:D:D:D

This week has been a good confidence boost for me. Some good work done.

WTD|55.90
MTD|142.79
YTD|331.97

Great session RR

RedRunner · 24-02-2014 08:49PM

Monday 24th Feb

Lunchtime recovery run at work. Legs felt grand after yesterday.

3.49mi @10:22

WTD|3.49
MTD|146.28
YTD|335.46

RedRunner · 25-02-2014 10:01PM

Tuesday 25th Feb

Easy run home from work. Hadn't been feeling great in the afternoon. Had a bit of a migraine. Headache had cleared by home time but bit of a sickly stomach and body just wasn't 100%. This is a familiar pattern when I get these. Got home fine but as runs go it was a bit meh!

Garmin is acting a bit weird. has my avg pace as 10:19 but the splits were:

9:53,9:31,9:35,9;30,9:49,9:47,(10:04)

The auto stop was on so not sure how it came up with that avg pace?

6.49miles done

WTD|9.98
MTD|152.77
YTD|341.95

menoscemo · 25-02-2014 10:40PM

Seems to be a bug in the new Garmin software according to the Garmin Megathread....

RedRunner · 26-02-2014 10:36PM

Wednesday 26th Feb

Plan called for 10 easy miles with strides

Ran home from work from city centre out to O2 over East Point and along coast. Ran out the causeway to add a bit of distance to the run.

A bit of tightness in the left calf and glute. I think this side needs a bit of extra attention from the roller and stretching over the next few days. Didn't bother with the strides in case I overstretched or inadvertently did more damage.

9.8miles @9:38avg

WTD|19.78
MTD|162.57
YTD|351.75

RedRunner · 27-02-2014 08:40PM

Thursday 27th Feb

Easy run at lunchtime. Stiffness still there on left side but loosened out a bit with the run. Excited now (and a bit nervous) about the prospect of a race on Sunday.

I'm out for dinner tomorrow night too for a friends birthday. That'll be just as big a test of my resolve, staying off the pints!

3.43miles @9:25avg

WTD|23.21
MTD|166
YTD|355.18

Beef · 28-02-2014 09:22AM

Best of luck on Sunday RR - I reckon you're in shape to smash your previous PB by a big margin. Will be watching with interest as our training paces are quite similar. Guinea pig!

RedRunner · 01-03-2014 06:35PM

Friday 28th Feb

Rest day. Out for dinner with friends. Was very sensible on the alcohol front.

Saturday 1st March

Needed to get out and see how the legs were so planned to just do a few miles. Felt very flat and sluggish. Not good. Tried a section at HMP to get the legs used to what that feels like for tomorrow. How the hell am I going to do 13 of these tomorrow???:eek::eek:

Will see how it goes anyway. Hopefully will feel better tomorrow after a decent warm up. Will get down there early to make sure of that.

3.2miles @8:24avg

WTD|26.41
MTD|3.2
YTD|358.38

So for tomorrow:

Gold Medal: Sub 1:40
Silver Medal : Sub 1:45
Bronze medal: not worth collecting!

yaboya1 · 01-03-2014 06:36PM

RedRunner wrote: »

Felt very flat and sluggish. Not good. Tried a section at HMP to get the legs used to what that feels like for tomorrow. How the hell am I going to do 13 of these tomorrow???:eek::eek:

Will see how it goes anyway. Hopefully will feel better tomorrow after a decent warm up

I felt like that last week.
You'll be fine

Calvin Johnson · 01-03-2014 06:52PM

Got the same goal as you RedRunner. Do you know if they found a pacer?

RedRunner · 01-03-2014 07:34PM

Calvin Johnson wrote: »

Got the same goal as you RedRunner. Do you know if they found a pacer?

Hi. No I'm not sure. Will have to wait and see tomorrow I suppose. If not I'll be wearing #12.Maybe we could pace each other!:pac::D

Darren 83 · 01-03-2014 07:54PM

Best of luck tomorrow RR, look forward to the report and a new PB

Steroo · 01-03-2014 08:16PM

Good luck tmw. You'll hit gold I think. Great run of training. Enjoy

Calvin Johnson · 01-03-2014 09:29PM

RedRunner wrote: »

Hi. No I'm not sure. Will have to wait and see tomorrow I suppose. If not I'll be wearing #12.Maybe we could pace each other!:pac::D

Don't have my number to hand but I'll say hello if I see you tomorrow.

Runchick · 01-03-2014 09:32PM

Best of luck tomorrow RR, gold all the way!! Give 'er socks

Ososlo · 01-03-2014 09:54PM

GOOD LUCK RedRunner!

RedRunner · 01-03-2014 10:25PM

Darren 83 wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow RR, look forward to the report and a new PB

Steroo wrote: »

Good luck tmw. You'll hit gold I think. Great run of training. Enjoy

Runchick wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow RR, gold all the way!! Give 'er socks

Ososlo wrote: »

GOOD LUCK RedRunner!

Thanks all. Really appreciate the good wishes.

yaboya1 · 01-03-2014 10:52PM

Best of luck tomorrow.

AuldManKing · 01-03-2014 11:48PM

Best of luck RR. Gold medal beckons

Pacing Mule · 01-03-2014 11:53PM

Yep Gold for sure !

blockic · 02-03-2014 12:15AM

Best of luck RR!

ThebitterLemon · 02-03-2014 08:29AM

Good luck today and enjoy it

TbL

DOCO12 · 02-03-2014 10:01AM

Best of luck RR, go get your gold!

pansophelia · 02-03-2014 10:31AM

Good luck, you've every reason to be confident!

Beef · 02-03-2014 12:07PM

Best of luck! The hard work is done so go and enjoy the rewards.

RedRunner · 02-03-2014 12:11PM

Conditions bloody awful here at moment. Hopefully will improve before start.

HelenAnne · 02-03-2014 01:40PM

Good luck! Hope it goes well.
Your training seems to be going great.

RedRunner · 02-03-2014 04:25PM

GOLD!:D:D:D

Race report to follow later when I land back on Earth.

Ososlo · 02-03-2014 04:27PM

RedRunner wrote: »

GOLD!:D:D:D

Race report to follow later when I land back on Earth.

Well now that is just SUPER!!!!!!!!! Am over the moon for you, I really am. And so so well deserved.
Those pb beers are gonna taste SSOOOOO GOOD:D

"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them"

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